Drove an 07 Monte Carlo SS and........... - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Stew · 06-28-2011, 08:03 AM

Should be Monte Carlo, not Impala....

I loved it. It was fully loaded, leather, moonroof, etc, etc, 52k miles.

Exterior: It is a really sporty looking car. The SS Body kit and 18 inch wheels are really sharp. The car may be a bit too Vanilla for some, especially in silver as this one is, but me, I like a little Vanilla LOL.

Interior: You can tell it is not one of GMs newer interiors, but I found nothing really wrong with it. Yes, there was hard plastic here and there, but the dash top and all the major touch points seemed to be covered in soft touch materials. The seats were extremely comfortable and there was plenty of room.

Engine/trnsmission: 5.3 LS4, what else is there to say? It's no LS3, but had plenty of pep and had no trouble pulling you back in the seat and giving a little surprising tire spin. The transmission is of course the old 4 speed, but it works well, and downshifts were fleeter than some GM 6 speed autos I have driven. That said, I would love to experience this little motor with a newer, and well tuned, 6 speed auto.

Ride/Handling: It is definitely more aimed towards a luxury ride than handling prowess. It simply soaks up all bumps, but rolls some in corners. The amazing thing was the total absence of torque when giving it the spurs. It would actually turn which is a total reversal of my old GTP which would pull you every which way, or just not turn at all, despite having the steering wheel turned.

Overall: It is what it is, a big, roomy, comfy muscle coupe. It may bet FWD but GM has done a great job making it NOT feel like it. I really liked it; in fact I am waiting for a callback on it from the dealer. It kind of reminded me of the Challenger, as it is a car I would simply drive all day going cross country.

Here is a link to the actual car from the Dealers website

http://www.deskinsmotors.com/used/Ch...04bf99ed7b.htm

TOMS1SS · 06-28-2011, 08:10 AM

Ummmm that's a Monte Carlo. Even still the coupe helps over the Impala body style, even if it is a little Dale Jr. inspired.

Stew · 06-28-2011, 08:14 AM

Doh, i meant Monte Carlo lol Can someone fix the tite for me?

LittleMT · 06-28-2011, 08:16 AM

my LS4 Monte SS is my workhorse, it has been a hell of a good car..

FenwickHockey65 · 06-28-2011, 08:18 AM

LS4 powered W-bodies blow through transmissions like crazy.

Doesn't help that the 2012 Impala with the LFX puts out just about the same amount of power.

LittleMT · 06-28-2011, 08:26 AM

never had any issues with my tranny.... bought the car new in 2006 and it now has 49k miles....it has seen strip duty, long road trips, it has simply been one of the best cars I have owned... I always said if GM would have made this rear wheel drive with a LS2 in it, what a hotrod it could have been...

2ndgenz28 · 06-28-2011, 08:39 AM

Thought the 00 a GF had was nice in dark blue, did awesome in the crazy winters here.
course women can"t drive but she could barrel through snow banks crossing roads ,ike a loon and it didnt skip a beat or get all out of shape. though not very fast at highway speed. I had no trouble pulling away with my Buick 350 wagon

[thopugh since been retooled for street, I use to shock allot if folks on 70+ take off runs.]

LostInMoscow · 06-28-2011, 08:40 AM

And I opened this thread just to see what an Imapa was! Sorry, but that is quite a fail...........

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Stew · 06-28-2011, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by LostInMoscow

And I opened this thread just to see what an Imapa was! Sorry, but that is quite a fail...........

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DevilsReject97 · 06-28-2011, 09:43 AM

The LS4's are pretty decent, but I still think they made a mistake dumping the 3800 for it. Would have been better to just keep producing for another 2 years....

Still, it's a good overall vehicle. The Monte's are decent in terms of space and fuel efficiency. I miss my GTP....

If they had made the Monte in RWD, it would still be being produced at this moment. The FWD aspect really doomed it once the rest of the muscle cars started becoming more powerful.

*DGthe3* · 06-28-2011, 02:46 PM

fixed

TOMS1SS · 06-28-2011, 09:07 PM

Has anyone seen an LS4 GXP lately? That was a rare gem.

DevilsReject97 · 06-29-2011, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TOMS1SS

Has anyone seen an LS4 GXP lately? That was a rare gem.

At least one a day in my area.....

*Camaro_Corvette* · 06-29-2011, 11:26 AM

I would have loved the monte a lot better if it was rwd.

06-28-2011, 08:03 AM	#1
Stew Drives: 92 Luminadead/01 Dakota/97 F150 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eastern, Ky Posts: 3,789	Drove an 07 Monte Carlo SS and........... Should be Monte Carlo, not Impala.... I loved it. It was fully loaded, leather, moonroof, etc, etc, 52k miles. Exterior: It is a really sporty looking car. The SS Body kit and 18 inch wheels are really sharp. The car may be a bit too Vanilla for some, especially in silver as this one is, but me, I like a little Vanilla LOL. Interior: You can tell it is not one of GMs newer interiors, but I found nothing really wrong with it. Yes, there was hard plastic here and there, but the dash top and all the major touch points seemed to be covered in soft touch materials. The seats were extremely comfortable and there was plenty of room. Engine/trnsmission: 5.3 LS4, what else is there to say? It's no LS3, but had plenty of pep and had no trouble pulling you back in the seat and giving a little surprising tire spin. The transmission is of course the old 4 speed, but it works well, and downshifts were fleeter than some GM 6 speed autos I have driven. That said, I would love to experience this little motor with a newer, and well tuned, 6 speed auto. Ride/Handling: It is definitely more aimed towards a luxury ride than handling prowess. It simply soaks up all bumps, but rolls some in corners. The amazing thing was the total absence of torque when giving it the spurs. It would actually turn which is a total reversal of my old GTP which would pull you every which way, or just not turn at all, despite having the steering wheel turned. Overall: It is what it is, a big, roomy, comfy muscle coupe. It may bet FWD but GM has done a great job making it NOT feel like it. I really liked it; in fact I am waiting for a callback on it from the dealer. It kind of reminded me of the Challenger, as it is a car I would simply drive all day going cross country. Here is a link to the actual car from the Dealers website http://www.deskinsmotors.com/used/Ch...04bf99ed7b.htm Last edited by Stew; 06-28-2011 at 08:20 AM.

06-28-2011, 08:10 AM	#2
TOMS1SS Drives: NA Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NA Posts: 12,126 View My Garage	Ummmm that's a Monte Carlo. Even still the coupe helps over the Impala body style, even if it is a little Dale Jr. inspired. __________________ El funcionario señor de los desiertos de Mojave y Sonora. Last edited by TOMS1SS; 06-28-2011 at 10:50 AM.

06-28-2011, 08:16 AM	#4
LittleMT user bann'd Drives: Chevy SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hepcat City Posts: 1,463	my LS4 Monte SS is my workhorse, it has been a hell of a good car.. __________________ Chantilly Lace, the 2011 Rockabilly Jukebox..ADM built..617rwhp, geared A6.

06-28-2011, 08:18 AM	#5
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	LS4 powered W-bodies blow through transmissions like crazy. Doesn't help that the 2012 Impala with the LFX puts out just about the same amount of power. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

06-28-2011, 08:26 AM	#6
LittleMT user bann'd Drives: Chevy SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hepcat City Posts: 1,463	never had any issues with my tranny.... bought the car new in 2006 and it now has 49k miles....it has seen strip duty, long road trips, it has simply been one of the best cars I have owned... I always said if GM would have made this rear wheel drive with a LS2 in it, what a hotrod it could have been... __________________ Chantilly Lace, the 2011 Rockabilly Jukebox..ADM built..617rwhp, geared A6.

06-28-2011, 08:14 AM	#3
Stew Drives: 92 Luminadead/01 Dakota/97 F150 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eastern, Ky Posts: 3,789	Doh, i meant Monte Carlo lol Can someone fix the tite for me?

06-28-2011, 08:39 AM	#7
2ndgenz28 Thread Killer Drives: All Black Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NWO Toledo Area Posts: 4,720	Thought the 00 a GF had was nice in dark blue, did awesome in the crazy winters here. course women can"t drive but she could barrel through snow banks crossing roads ,ike a loon and it didnt skip a beat or get all out of shape. though not very fast at highway speed. I had no trouble pulling away with my Buick 350 wagon [thopugh since been retooled for street, I use to shock allot if folks on 70+ take off runs.]

06-28-2011, 08:40 AM	#8
LostInMoscow Exiled Speed Junkie Drives: None Join Date: May 2010 Location: Moscow, Russia Posts: 803	And I opened this thread just to see what an Imapa was! Sorry, but that is quite a fail........... __________________

06-28-2011, 09:43 AM	#10
DevilsReject97 Nightmare Drives: Your mom crazy in bed Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Naptown Posts: 2,438	The LS4's are pretty decent, but I still think they made a mistake dumping the 3800 for it. Would have been better to just keep producing for another 2 years.... Still, it's a good overall vehicle. The Monte's are decent in terms of space and fuel efficiency. I miss my GTP.... If they had made the Monte in RWD, it would still be being produced at this moment. The FWD aspect really doomed it once the rest of the muscle cars started becoming more powerful. __________________

06-28-2011, 02:46 PM	#11
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	fixed __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

06-28-2011, 09:07 PM	#12
TOMS1SS Drives: NA Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NA Posts: 12,126 View My Garage	Has anyone seen an LS4 GXP lately? That was a rare gem. __________________ El funcionario señor de los desiertos de Mojave y Sonora.

06-29-2011, 11:26 AM	#14
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	I would have loved the monte a lot better if it was rwd. __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

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